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title: "WSFT - Corporate - External Audit"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-afbfc386-4099-4e01-b0f9-e89a578d13df"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-17"
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# WSFT - Corporate - External Audit

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-afbfc386-4099-4e01-b0f9-e89a578d13df

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, is for "WSFT - Corporate - External Audit" services, specifically statutory audit services. This tender is within the services industry category, and the delivery location is in Bury St Edmunds, East of England, UK. The procurement method is selective and involves a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process is currently active and accepting submissions up until the 31st of December, 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and will conclude by 31st March 2027, with an estimated contract value of £273,400.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in statutory audit services, though it is not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs. Companies with experience in handling sizeable contracts and those listed on framework agreements are well-positioned to compete. The contract with the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust offers a chance for businesses to enhance their portfolio within the healthcare sector and potentially establish long-term relationships with a reputable NHS Foundation Trust. The opportunity supports businesses looking to expand their client base in the East of England.

## Notice

EXTERNAL AUDIT FEE FOR 2025/26

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1344bbbe-9bf0-4f48-bd09-29f32be4fdd0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £273,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BURY ST EDMUNDS |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 2QZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Southgate |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2026 at 13:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1344bbbe-9bf0-4f48-bd09-29f32be4fdd0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1344bbbe-9bf0-4f48-bd09-29f32be4fdd0
  17th June 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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